Foundations of Blockchain for Developers

The course covers many key topics in the blockchain Technology space. First, we take a look at distributed systems and alternative consensus mechanisms, as well as proof-of-stake. We then move on to the fundamental applications of bitcoin and blockchain technology, including exploring enterprise blockchain implementations (JP Morgan’s Quorum, Ripple, Tendermint, and Hyperledger), the challenges and solutions around scaling blockchain adoption, and the measures that the government is taking to regulate and control blockchain technology.

On successful Completion of this course you will be able to:

• Blockchain and distributed ledger systems in a business environment
• Bitcoin Blockchain
• Ethereum Blockchain
• Important concepts and key use cases of blockchain for business
• How assets can be transferred in a blockchain network
• How to Install Hyperledger Fabric in Unix, Apple Mac and Windows Environments
• The components and structure of Hyperledger Fabric Composer
• The structure and benefits of using Hyperledger Composer for building blockchain business networks
• How to use Hyperledger Composer to model and build a simple blockchain business network
• The components and structure of Hyperledger Fabric
• Blockchain solution components: wallets, ledgers, participants, consensus, security, and smart contracts
• Approach and Framework for the development and deployment Blockchain business network
• Roles and responsibilities of those who build a blockchain business network: Architects, Developers and Administrators
• Key considerations for those who help to build, model, run, and maintain a blockchain business network
• Tools and applications that you can use to interact with the network